[robmcwis]

Hello all,

I'm curious, has anyone had an opportunity to try the Saddlemen seat pad from Storz? It looks like it might be a nice upgrade from the stock seat.

http://www.storzperf.com/np_XR1200seat_p.html

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Fat Billy]

A week after I bought my XR I bought a stock seat. I sent the seat to Saddleman and had a gel insert installed. Much more comfortable. Just remember it is a thin seat and gel will only do so much but is an improvement for sure. Later,

 

[Guest]

A week after I bought my XR I bought a stock seat. I sent the seat to Saddleman and had a gel insert installed. Much more comfortable. Just remember it is a thin seat and gel will only do so much but is an improvement for sure. Later,

Based on the Fat Billy seal of approval, I sent my seat and pillion pad out to Saddlemen too.

The seat comes back looking stock but for me it's good for a couple hundred comfortable miles in a day. Total cost for both pieces was less than that of the single Storz saddle, and externally they look stock.

 

[Animosh]

saddleman seat pad via storz

I have one on order & will report back; Storz is soon to get the first batch in stock, I hear.

 

[Guest]

After having the bike now for quite while, the thing that bothers me most is the material of the seat rather than it's comfort (you get used to it very fast).

It just does not pair with leather motorcycle pants...it's like beeing glued on...so no slight "ass-movement" in corners..you have to force it. I didn't have this problem on all the jap bikes I testrode. Does anybody share this experience?


Is the Storz version of different material?

 

[rhinoWErX]

 

[Fat Billy]

Vaseline, Chaps, Same differance aren't they? Later,

 

[bronzeback]

Benny, I have the same problem. It makes it very difficult in the corners. I was thinking of buying the Storz seat.

 

[MadDogXR]

After having the bike now for quite while, the thing that bothers me most is the material of the seat rather than it's comfort (you get used to it very fast).

It just does not pair with leather motorcycle pants...it's like beeing glued on...so no slight "ass-movement" in corners..you have to force it. I didn't have this problem on all the jap bikes I testrode. Does anybody share this experience?

In the old days, on slower bikes, I used to ArmorAll all of my seats (dirt and street). I liked to move around a lot on the bike. I don't know if I could stay on the XR during the 3500-6500 rpm hit with an ArmorAll'd seat now. But it would allow some movement. (Legal clause: Don't try this at home kids, consult a Professional ArmorAll Factory Rider before attempting any of the stunts described above!!!)

P.S. My Kawasaki Concours seat was looking a little ragged so I ArmorAll'd it. My wife bitched the entire time that we were in the twisties because she was sliding all over the place.

 

[Guest]

In the old days, on slower bikes, I used to ArmorAll all of my seats (dirt and street). I liked to move around a lot on the bike. I don't know if I could stay on the XR during the 3500-6500 rpm hit with an ArmorAll'd seat now. But it would allow some movement. (Legal clause: Don't try this at home kids, consult a Professional ArmorAll Factory Rider before attempting any of the stunts described above!!!)

P.S. My Kawasaki Concours seat was looking a little ragged so I ArmorAll'd it. My wife bitched the entire time that we were in the twisties because she was sliding all over the place.

lol

maybe I give that a try

 

[Guest]

I'm thinkin about one of those Saddlemen seats every time I throw a leg over my bike, yep this stock seat is reckin my ass! I love how the seat cover sticks to my pants also, yet I'm still slidin around in the pants, feels like I've put my "Boys" in a vise at times...
I think I'm goin to ride the old Ironhead for a while until my butt feels better.

 

[martin1]

Does anyone have the seat or are we still waiting for Storz to receive them?

 

[Animosh]

saddlemen seat

I spoke to Jim @ Storz on Weds.: he sd a first round had been shipped and that a new batch would be in & then shipped out to newer orders (inc. me) likely this coming week.

 

[Guest]

is it of different material than the oem one? my biggest complaint about the seat is that my leathers stick to it and that's plain crap if you want to shift your ass for weight distribution...
another point where the harley guys screwed up...

 

[dube_dj]

I have one of the new Storz seats. Very nice. Fiberglass seat pan. No plastic tabs to retain front. Storz uses a velcro front attachment with metal bracket on rear seat retainers. That seat feels "locked in". No movement at all once you get it seated. Material and workmanship from Saddlemen company are first rate. You cannot order this directly from Saddlemen but have to go through Storz. Jim at Storz was very helpful with all my questions on this purchase.
I cannot tell you how leather pants feel on it, but it is much more comfortable than the stock seat. It was a great upgrade for $225 USD. :scooter:

 

[Guest]

metal base? oh you americans...

that option just died for me lol...

 

[streettracker]

metal base? oh you americans...

that option just died for me lol...

you have something against metal? or just Americans ?

 

[dube_dj]

I edited my post. Seat pan is fiberglass with metal bracket on rear retainers. Sorry for the confusion. :innocent:

 

[Fat Billy]

Ordered mine yeasterday. Should have it by the week end. I'm hoping for more comfort than the jell inserts I have already had installed. Stay tuned for report. Seats seem to be selling well for Stortz, I got the last one of the second batch. Later,

 

[MadDogXR]

Ordered mine yeasterday. Should have it by the week end. I'm hoping for more comfort than the jell inserts I have already had installed. Stay tuned for report. Seats seem to be selling well for Stortz, I got the last one of the second batch. Later,

Ride report after you get it.